Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The women's and gender studies (WGS) program is an interdisciplinary field that examines topics related to women, gender identity, and sexuality. This curriculum enables students to explore women's historical and modern achievements while investigating how gender is portrayed across disciplines like arts, literature, psychology, and social sciences. The program encourages critical analysis of traditional gender assumptions through research and personal reflection. Additionally, it investigates evolving cultural perspectives on gender norms, roles, and sexual identity throughout different societies and time periods.